The Stepping Stone Scribblers
March 1, 2023

The Stepping Stone Scribblers

The Stepping Stone Scribblers going from strength to strength with on line classes and face to face classes happening every week. The outcome of these classes is the production of six Lock Down Legacy Books. Written by service users, for service users, by service users. It is now and official library book available in Gainsborough Library in Lincolnshire.


It is hope that a new collection of books will be in production soon entitled "In Our Own Words"


 Feedback From The Scribblers


I don’t know how I would have managed these recent weeks without the help of Stepping Stone. I’m currently going through a particular difficult time but I would like to say that Kate Hull Rodgers has helped me tremendously with her kindness and understanding. The Stepping Stone activities have also been helpful in particular the writing group and walking group. Long may it continue. Wendy C


 Stepping stone theatre has been such a support for me during the loneliness of lockdown of the grief of losing my husband suddenly and then when housebound due to injury. I look forward to the live talk 3 times a week it’s company and it’s a friendship group where you can talk about how you’re feeling and get help and advice. This group of people are people we have never met and live far and wide but through the chats we are helping each other. Thank you stepping stone theatre for providing this service, you’ve given me so much over past couple of years. I do appreciate it.
Wendy W


The Stepping Stone Scribblers have had an enormous impact on my life over the last couple of years, and show no sign of stopping. I have made a lot of good friends through this writing group and I have rediscovered my creativity. As a result of Kate’s relentless positivity, I gained sufficient confidence in my abilities to write a poem every day. And now, Kate and Bill are helping me with the publication of my first book of poetry. Dave


The Stepping Stone Scribblers Group has been a tremendous help regarding my mental health issues. The Group ran by Kate Hull Rodgers is now an essential part of my weekly mental health management routine. The ability to release and express your thoughts via the written word honestly is an essential facility for mental health wellness.  Paul
 

Stepping Stone Theatre for mental health continues to be a massive part of my wellbeing. The friendships I have made are so so precious to me and I have support from others who experience the same things. Even when we don’t experience exactly the same, we can still support one another because we all know what it’s like to be in crisis and have people without mental health problems judging or simply not comprehending what’s wrong. A lot of the time the support we give one another is better even than that which I’ve experienced from professionals, who often have no personal experience. Stepping Stone Theatre for mental health is absolutely vital and I’m proud to be able to take part. Gryph


 
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Mental health drama sessions aid recovery
By PAR002_123 March 28, 2023
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